Difference between revisions of "Sid Meier's Civilization III"
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Sid Meier's Civilization III is the third game in the Civilization series. Two expansions were released: "Play The World" and "Conquests". | Sid Meier's Civilization III is the third game in the Civilization series. Two expansions were released: "Play The World" and "Conquests". | ||
| − | ==Availability and Patches== | + | == Availability and Patches == |
| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{DRM Table| | {{DRM Table| | ||
{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|3910}}| {{ID|Steam}}| Civilization III Complete}} | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|3910}}| {{ID|Steam}}| Civilization III Complete}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Civilization III=== | + | === Civilization III === |
The original release of the game. Current version is 1.29f (patch). | The original release of the game. Current version is 1.29f (patch). | ||
| − | ===Play The World=== | + | === Play The World === |
Play The World adds additional civilizations, game modes, and multiplayer support. Current version is 1.27f (patch). | Play The World adds additional civilizations, game modes, and multiplayer support. Current version is 1.27f (patch). | ||
| − | ===Conquests=== | + | === Conquests === |
Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. Current version is 1.22 (patch). | Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. Current version is 1.22 (patch). | ||
| − | ===Civilization III Gold Edition=== | + | === Civilization III Gold Edition === |
Contains Civilization III and Play The World. | Contains Civilization III and Play The World. | ||
| − | ===Civilization III: Game of The Year Edition=== | + | === Civilization III: Game of The Year Edition === |
The original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos. | The original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos. | ||
| − | ===Civilization III Complete=== | + | === Civilization III Complete === |
Civilization III plus both expansion packs. | Civilization III plus both expansion packs. | ||
| − | ==Issues== | + | == Issues == |
| − | ===Widescreen Support=== | + | === Widescreen Support === |
Although the game installed at a fixed resolution in 4:3 format, the game is capable of running in widescreen at modern resolutions. Editing the game's .ini file to add the line <code>KeepRes =1</code> will cause the game to run in widescreen. The name of location of the file is different depending on the version of the game. If you have Conquests or Civilization III Complete installed, the file will be called conquests.ini and will be stored in the Conquests folder inside the game's folder. For steam users, this will be <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete\Conquests</code>. | Although the game installed at a fixed resolution in 4:3 format, the game is capable of running in widescreen at modern resolutions. Editing the game's .ini file to add the line <code>KeepRes =1</code> will cause the game to run in widescreen. The name of location of the file is different depending on the version of the game. If you have Conquests or Civilization III Complete installed, the file will be called conquests.ini and will be stored in the Conquests folder inside the game's folder. For steam users, this will be <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete\Conquests</code>. | ||
| − | === Compatibility Settings=== | + | === Compatibility Settings === |
Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. The Steam shortcut, however, does not allow this. To run the Steam version with compatibility settings, go to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete\Conquests</code> and right click on <code>Civ3Conquests.exe</code>. Select properties and set the compatibility settings. | Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. The Steam shortcut, however, does not allow this. To run the Steam version with compatibility settings, go to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete\Conquests</code> and right click on <code>Civ3Conquests.exe</code>. Select properties and set the compatibility settings. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
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| − | ==Useful Links== | + | == Useful Links == |
[http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3 Civilization Fanatics Center Civ 3 Page] | [http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3 Civilization Fanatics Center Civ 3 Page] | ||
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[Civilization II]] | + | * [[Civilization II]] |
| − | *[[Civilization IV]] | + | * [[Civilization IV]] |
| − | *[[Civilization V]] | + | * [[Civilization V]] |
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 12 September 2012
Sid Meier's Civilization III is the third game in the Civilization series. Two expansions were released: "Play The World" and "Conquests".
Availability and Patches
Availability
Civilization III
The original release of the game. Current version is 1.29f (patch).
Play The World
Play The World adds additional civilizations, game modes, and multiplayer support. Current version is 1.27f (patch).
Conquests
Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. Current version is 1.22 (patch).
Civilization III Gold Edition
Contains Civilization III and Play The World.
Civilization III: Game of The Year Edition
The original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos.
Civilization III Complete
Civilization III plus both expansion packs.
Issues
Widescreen Support
Although the game installed at a fixed resolution in 4:3 format, the game is capable of running in widescreen at modern resolutions. Editing the game's .ini file to add the line KeepRes =1 will cause the game to run in widescreen. The name of location of the file is different depending on the version of the game. If you have Conquests or Civilization III Complete installed, the file will be called conquests.ini and will be stored in the Conquests folder inside the game's folder. For steam users, this will be C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete\Conquests.
Compatibility Settings
Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. The Steam shortcut, however, does not allow this. To run the Steam version with compatibility settings, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete\Conquests and right click on Civ3Conquests.exe. Select properties and set the compatibility settings.
System Requirements
Useful Links
Civilization Fanatics Center Civ 3 Page